Defective Gas Pedal KIA Recall

Defective Gas Pedal KIA Recall

KIA Motors has announced a gas pedal KIA recall of approximately 208,858 units because of problems in the accelerator pedal. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicles are being recalled due to an issue with a section of the accelerator pedal that may bend and fracture. This malfunction could increase the possibility of a traffic accident. The Korean manufacturer has not reported any car accidents or injured drivers related to the manufacturing defect.

Vehicles Affected by Recall

According to safercar.gov, the potential number of gas pedal KIA recall units affected by the defect amounts to 208, 858. These vehicles were manufactured during the period of July 21, 2013 to January 8, 2015

Make

Model

Year

KIA

Soul

2014-2015

KIA

Soul Electric

2014-2015

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Kia will notify owners of affected vehicles when authorized dealers can properly inspect gas pedals. Dealers will rectify the defect by adding a supporting rubber underneath the gas pedal. Repairs will be performed at no cost to the owners of the recalled vehicles. The recall is scheduled to start on March 24, 2015. If you are the owner of an affected vehicle, please immediately contact KIA customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Owners of recalled cars are advised to continue monitoring the website of the NHTSA for teh latest recall news updates. You can also call the NHTSA hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit the website safercar.gov.

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Accidents are unpredictable and can occur unexpectedly. If for any reason you or a loved one is injured in a car accident as a result of a malfunctioning or defective gas pedal of a KIA recalled vehicle, call 1-800-380-8080.